Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for July 2015
Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity.
Evangelization: That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.

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Peruvian
Special Forces rescued 26 children and 13 women, some of whom had been
raped and held captive for three decades, when they raided a
southeastern jungle camp of the left-wing Shining Path rebel group. BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - "Many of these ... continue reading

The
U.S. and Cuba formally re-established diplomatic ties for the first
time since 1961 on Monday; a groundbreaking development advocated by
Catholic bishops from both countries and set in motion by Pope Francis. Washington D.C. (CNA/EWTN News) - "It's an ... continue reading

Most
were dismayed - but many were not surprised with the escape of Mexican
drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from maximum-security
prison last week. Mexico is notorious for having one of the most corrupt
governments in the world. LOS ANGELES, ... continue reading

For the second time in 14 years, the most powerful drug trafficker in Mexico and FBI's Public Enemy No. 1 has escaped prison using a tunnel. After Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was confirmed to have escaped from the country's most secured prison, the largest manhunt in ... continue reading

During Pope Francis' recent visit in South America, there were claims he requested to chew some coca leaves to help him cope with the high altitude. Bolivian authorities stated earlier that the Pope made the request during his stay in La Paz, but the Pontiff clarified ... continue reading

Thousands
of prideful Argentineans crossed in to Paraguay to see their Pope
Francis speak at the border town of Caacupe. The Pontiff praised the
women of Paraguay in his sermon. He recalled how many were left widowed
and orphaned after the War of the Triple ... continue reading

During Pope Francis' short trip in Bolivia, President Evo Morales gave him a crucifix of Jesus, nailed in the symbol of communism: hammer and sickle. The Pontiff maintained a neutral and diplomatic approach as he was handed the gift, which is a significant item in the ... continue reading

In
a humiliating blow to the Mexican government, the nation's most feared
and powerful drug lord -- Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman skipped out of
maximum security prison. Guzman is believed to have crawled through a
hole in the shower area of his cellblock at the ... continue reading

Saying
Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupe on Saturday, Pope Francis
reflected that it is the task of the "women, wives and mothers" of
Paraguay to keep alive their nation's faith and heritage. Caacupe, Paraguay (CNA/EWTN News) - The Roman Pontiff said July 11 ... continue reading

Everyone
at the Vatican is praying for the fruits of the Pope's apostolic visit
to Latin America, but there is one person with a special insight into
the papal trip. Quito, Ecuador (CNA/EWTN News) -- Sister Andrea Romero Saltos is an Idente Missionary and the ... continue reading